New Delhi, Aug 23, 2026 (AFP) - Lanier clinches badminton world title in France's golden double

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2026-08-23

Alex Lanier on Saturday became the first singles badminton player from France to clinch the world championship title, moments after the French took gold in the mixed doubles. The 21-year-old Lanier beat Japan's Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11 in a lop-sided men's final at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. World number 10 Lanier smashed the winner as he jumped in delight and hugged his coach before stading on the podium for his gold medal. The......

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